OT Occupational Therapist Home Health

UnitedHealth Group•Gainesville, GA

3d•$78,508 - $117,762•Onsite

About The Position

As an Occupational Therapist with Amedisys, part of the Optum family of businesses, you will evaluate and treat patients in their homes to promote independence, safety, and improved quality of life. The role helps individuals regain or maintain daily living skills following illness, injury, or functional decline. You will collaborate with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized treatment plans in accordance with physician orders and agency policies. The Occupational Therapist is responsible for occupational therapy services delivered under a physician-approved plan of care, ensuring the plan addresses problems identified in assessments or documenting why identified problems are not addressed. The role is accountable for the safety and effectiveness of service delivery, timely and accurate documentation, and supervision of a home health aide when an RN is not active in the case. Other duties may be assigned. The salary range is $78,508 to $117,762 annually based on full-time employment. Pay depends on factors including local labor markets, education, work experience, and certifications. Benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements. Candidates must pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Requirements

Current license to practice occupational therapy in the state where assigned to work.
Graduation from an occupational therapy program accredited by ACOTE of AOTA, or successor organizations of ACOTE.
Eligible to take, or have successfully completed, the entry-level occupational therapist certification examination administered by NBCOT.
One year of related occupational therapy experience; applicants with less than one year require approval from regional clinical leaders and appropriate mentoring and/or an established residency program.
Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

Deliver all aspects of occupational therapy services under a physician-approved plan of care.
Ensure the plan of care addresses problems identified in the assessment, or document the rationale when identified problems are not addressed.
Ensure the safety and effectiveness of occupational therapy service delivery.
Complete documentation accurately and on time.
Supervise a home health aide when an RN is not active in the case.
Perform other duties as assigned.